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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
DangeRuss
6-2 113.65
147.74
 
VS
proj
Se Acabo FFC
91.7 2-6
105.03

DangeRuss defeat Se Acabo FFC for sixth straight win, 113.65-91.70

DangeRuss extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought victory over Se Acabo FFC, emerging victorious with a 113.65-91.70 win. DangeRuss never trailed in this one after nabbing a 11.50-point lead on Thursday behind J.J. Watt (4.25 points) and the Houston Texans defense (4). Jared Goff (295 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Stefon Diggs (10 Rec, 119 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way for Se Acabo FFC in the loss. DangeRuss (6-2) will look to keep it rolling against Se Acabo FFC, while Se Acabo FFC (2-6) will try to get back on track against DangeRuss.

Matchup Timeline

  DangeRuss   Se Acabo FFC

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Lutz (3-3 FG, 52 long, 3-3 XP) scored 12 points in a 30-20 win over the Vikings in Week 8. His scoring output was 34.4% more than his 8.93-point projection and was much higher than his 8-point season scoring average. Lutz ranks #5 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Rams next week.
Wil Lutz

Top Player Comparison

DangeRuss
Points
% of total points 113.65
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
30.5
24.38
26.8%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
17.1
17.23
15%
3
David Johnson
RB
12
13.72
10.6%
4
Wil Lutz
K
12
8.93
10.6%
Se Acabo FFC
Points
% of total points 91.7
1
Jared Goff
QB
24
20.15
26.2%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
22.9
15.08
25%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
15.6
9.47
17%
4
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
8
6.53
8.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with standout moments early Sunday, after which DangeRuss boasted a 93.85-68.80 lead. Todd Gurley II had a 30-yard touchdown catch for DangeRuss, while Kareem Hunt had a 23-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Jared Goff had a 30-yard touchdown pass for Se Acabo FFC, while Aaron Jones had a 33-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Night
Wil Lutz had a 52-yard field goal for DangeRuss, contributing to a 113.65-91.70 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  DangeRuss   Se Acabo FFC
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already midway through the season, and that means it's time to check in on the Standings.
DangeRuss
DangeRuss will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 142.98 points per game through eight weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the unit boasts the best record in the league and the top spot in the Standings.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
800 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 351 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Drew Brees
Best Drafted
1990 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
George Kittle
Best Acquisition
37 Rec, 584 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Se Acabo FFC
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see Se Acabo FFC making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad finds itself on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 100.34 points per game through eight weeks, 10th-best in the league.
Important Players
Jared Goff
MVP
2425 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs
Stefon Diggs
Best Drafted
58 Rec, 587 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Christian Kirk
Best Acquisition
31 Rec, 410 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. DangeRuss scored fewer points in this one (113.65) than their season average of 142.98.
Get on their level! DangeRuss have won six straight weeks, while Se Acabo FFC have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. DangeRuss are doing a better job of that, averaging 142.98 versus Se Acabo FFC's 100.34.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" DangeRuss (6-2) have a better record than Se Acabo FFC (2-6).
Even the computers think DangeRuss have better players. Their projected average points is higher (139.23) than Se Acabo FFC (104.71).
DangeRuss don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Se Acabo FFC (5 vs 1).
DangeRuss should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Se Acabo FFC (5 vs 4).
Se Acabo FFC have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than DangeRuss (0) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, DangeRuss have outscored Se Acabo FFC at QB, RB, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
DangeRuss don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 30 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for DangeRuss had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Se Acabo FFC (2).
Don't worry Se Acabo FFC, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!